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Universal Pictures, primarily known as a major film studio, is also an influential player in the art toy industry through licensing its iconic characters to various designer toy brands and manufacturers. The studio owns a vast catalog of beloved franchises, including Jurassic Park, Universal Monsters (Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, etc.), Back to the Future, E.T., and Minions, many of which have been reimagined as collectible art toys. Universal collaborates with well-known toy companies such as Super7, Mondo, Funko, NECA, Medicom Toy, and Kidrobot to produce limited-edition vinyl figures, sofubi (soft vinyl), and other stylized collectibles. These collaborations often reinterpret classic characters in unique artistic styles, ranging from retro-inspired designs to modernized, high-end collectibles aimed at serious collectors. Self-produced art toys are designer collectibles created and manufactured independently by the artist or small teams without the backing of a large toy company or mass-market brand. These toys are often highly personal, artistic expressions and are usually made in limited runs. Key Characteristics include independent creation where the artist is in control of the entire process from concept, sculpting, and painting to production and packaging. These are usually made in small batches, often 10–100 pieces, which adds to their rarity, made using materials like resin, sofubi (Japanese soft vinyl), or 3D-printed components.